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Barack Obama: “You know, I am furious at this entire situation. Because this is an example of where somebody didn't think through the…”

On the recordJune 2, 2010
You know, I am furious at this entire situation. Because this is an example of where somebody didn't think through the consequences of their actions. And it is imperiling not just a handful of people. This is imperiling an entire way of life, and an entire region for potentially years.
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Barack Obama
Democratic · Illinois

Editor's note · Context

Obama expresses his anger over the oil spill situation and its impact on the Gulf region.

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